37 Leisure & Sports jobs in South Africa

Location : Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Open to expatriates
To be filled ASAP

We are hiring a General Manager for a premium sports complex in Dar es Salaam, featuring sports courts, a restaurant, and a boutique.

The GM will be responsible for the overall management of the facility, including operations, customer experience, team leadership, and financial performance.

1. Operational Management : Oversee daily operations of the sports complex, restaurant, and boutique to ensure efficiency and high service standards.
2. Team Leadership : Manage a team of 15+ employees, including hiring, training, and performance management.
3. Customer Experience : Ensure a premium and engaging experience for all visitors and members.
4. Financial & Business Performance : Develop and manage budgets, control costs, and optimize revenue streams.
5. Marketing & Partnerships : Develop promotional strategies and build relationships with local and international partners.
6. Compliance & Safety : Ensure all operations comply with local regulations and maintain high safety standards.

• 10+ years of experience in hospitality, sports management, or tourism.
• 5+ years in a General Manager or senior leadership role, overseeing complex operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills in a dynamic, customer-facing environment.
• Expertise in business operations, financial management, and strategic planning.
• Passion for sports, fitness, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Swahili is an advantage.

Be part of a movement that moves the world
At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we're a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano" (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fastest times. It's about the joy of moving and it's open to all.

If you're inspired to move yourself and the world toward a brighter, more inclusive future, we're looking for you.

Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.

Your role in our shared journey
As Sports Marketing & Activation Specialist located at ASICS South Africa Office in Cape Town, you will play an important role in building and executing impactful local market activation plans. You’ll connect our brand with athletes, events, and key partners to drive preference, recommendations, and loyalty. You will work across several categories and have South Africa as your field of play. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all initiatives are integrated and deliver measurable results for the business.

Your role will be instrumental in weaving the fabric of our movement, bringing unique perspectives and driving innovation with every step.In the role, you’ll be part of our South Africa Marketing Team, and report into the Marketing Lead.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Developing activations for local initiatives in line with South Africa and EMEA focus areas and the overall campaign calendar taking into account local consumer insights and business needs.
• Integrating and amplifying local events and sports marketing assets, e.g. marathons, other running events, tournaments, PR events and athletes to drive recommendations and trial opportunities.
• Managing the execution of local events and campaigns integrating all touchpoints to create a consistent and engaging consumer experience.
• Communicates and coordinates local market activities with event agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting local relationships with athletes, teams and federations, communicating local market insights and requirements to the regional Sports Marketing Asset Specialists.
• Communicating and coordinating local market strategy and activities with PR agencies, and Regional PR leads.
• Coordinating and amplifying reviews and recommendations across all marketing channels and materials.
• Identifying potential partners to develop activation plans that build brand preference and help drive reviews and recommendations.
• Maintaining monthly budget tracker for assigned activities, reporting actual versus budgeted spend.

You have the following skills:

• 3-5 years’ experience in Sports Marketing and marketing activations, preferably sporting goods or FMCG.
• Bachelor’s degree or degree from a higher vocational education within marketing or equivalent field.
• Project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• An understanding of the South African market and its unique dynamics.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• A results-driven mindset, with a focus on delivering measurable impact.
• You have a clear passion for sports.
• You have a natural ability to connect with, and influence a variety of stakeholders. You are comfortable in presenting to a wide audience.
• A holder of a clean driving license and flexibility to travel (able to work weekends and after hours if needed)
• English language skills (spoken and written). Preferably also knowledge of local languages.
• You have interest and ability to travel frequently across the South African region.

Life at ASICS
When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important. We believe in fostering an environment where every step forward is celebrated, where diversity fuels our journey, and inclusion strengthens individuals. And together and as individuals we can inspire more people to move for body and for mind.

Be part of a movement that moves the world
At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we're a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano" (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fastest times. It's about the joy of moving and it's open to all.

If you're inspired to move yourself and the world toward a brighter, more inclusive future, we're looking for you.

Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.

Your role in our shared journey
As Sports Marketing & Activation Specialist located at ASICS South Africa Office in Cape Town, you will play an important role in building and executing impactful local market activation plans. You’ll connect our brand with athletes, events, and key partners to drive preference, recommendations, and loyalty. You will work across several categories and have South Africa as your field of play. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all initiatives are integrated and deliver measurable results for the business.

Your role will be instrumental in weaving the fabric of our movement, bringing unique perspectives and driving innovation with every step.In the role, you’ll be part of our South Africa Marketing Team, and report into the Marketing Lead.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Developing activations for local initiatives in line with South Africa and EMEA focus areas and the overall campaign calendar taking into account local consumer insights and business needs.
• Integrating and amplifying local events and sports marketing assets, e.g. marathons, other running events, tournaments, PR events and athletes to drive recommendations and trial opportunities.
• Managing the execution of local events and campaigns integrating all touchpoints to create a consistent and engaging consumer experience.
• Communicates and coordinates local market activities with event agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting local relationships with athletes, teams and federations, communicating local market insights and requirements to the regional Sports Marketing Asset Specialists.
• Communicating and coordinating local market strategy and activities with PR agencies, and Regional PR leads.
• Coordinating and amplifying reviews and recommendations across all marketing channels and materials.
• Identifying potential partners to develop activation plans that build brand preference and help drive reviews and recommendations.
• Maintaining monthly budget tracker for assigned activities, reporting actual versus budgeted spend.

You have the following skills:

• 3-5 years’ experience in Sports Marketing and marketing activations, preferably sporting goods or FMCG.
• Bachelor’s degree or degree from a higher vocational education within marketing or equivalent field.
• Project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• An understanding of the South African market and its unique dynamics.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• A results-driven mindset, with a focus on delivering measurable impact.
• You have a clear passion for sports.
• You have a natural ability to connect with, and influence a variety of stakeholders. You are comfortable in presenting to a wide audience.
• A holder of a clean driving license and flexibility to travel (able to work weekends and after hours if needed)
• English language skills (spoken and written). Preferably also knowledge of local languages.
• You have interest and ability to travel frequently across the South African region.

Life at ASICS
When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important. We believe in fostering an environment where every step forward is celebrated, where diversity fuels our journey, and inclusion strengthens individuals. And together and as individuals we can inspire more people to move for body and for mind.

Join a leading iGaming company in Cape Town and take the reins of our Sportsbook operations! We're looking for a dynamic and data-driven Sportsbook Manager to oversee our trading and risk management strategies, ensure competitive market offerings, and deliver an exceptional sports betting experience to our users.

As the Sportsbook Manager, you will lead a team of traders and analysts, manage day-to-day sportsbook operations, and work cross-functionally with marketing, product, and tech teams to align the sportsbook strategy with overall business goals. Your expertise will be key to ensuring profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the sportsbook, including pre-match and in-play trading across a wide range of sports.
• Lead the compilation, management, and adjustment of odds to ensure competitive pricing and optimal margins.
• Manage risk exposure across markets and take strategic actions to mitigate losses while maximizing profitability.
• Monitor real-time sports events, customer activity, and betting patterns to make informed trading decisions.
• Work closely with product teams to optimize the sportsbook platform, user interface, and feature development.
• Collaborate with marketing and retention teams to support campaigns, promotions, and customer engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, licensing conditions, and responsible gambling guidelines.
• Conduct competitor analysis and monitor industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Recruit, train, and mentor sportsbook traders and support staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Report on KPIs, revenue, risk exposure, and customer insights to senior leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in sportsbook trading or risk management, preferably within the iGaming industry.
• Strong understanding of sports betting markets, odds compilation, and customer behavior.
• Experience managing teams and sportsbook operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using sportsbook platforms, trading tools, and analytics software.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A passion for sports and deep knowledge of global sporting events.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in the betting industry.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on major sporting schedules.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• A dynamic, multicultural work environment in the heart of Cape Town
• Opportunities for career growth within a fast-growing international iGaming brand
• Flexible working options (hybrid or remote work opportunities, where applicable)
• Access to the latest tools, technologies, and sports data

Come join the buzz and help us delight our customers in our vibrant and exciting environment; a casino truly is a workplace like no other!

AboutSkyCity:

SkyCity Queenstown is based in the heart of Queenstown and not only does it offer our Casino, we have an outstanding Food and Beverage offering and we are seeking a team player who strives to exceed team, business and customer expectations.

About the role:

As a Gaming Ambassador, your role is to create a world-class Main Gaming Floor experience, creating fun and excitement for all Table Games and Gaming Machines customers in compliance with related rules and procedures, and per the SkyCity Host Responsibility programme. The Gaming Ambassador may work in any of the following capacities depending on business needs: dealing at Table Games, attending Gaming Machines, providing high-quality cash handling services in the Cage, or supervising any area on the Gaming Floor.

This is afull-time permanent opportunity working minimum 40 hours per week across a variety of shifts including nights and weekends. This position is remunerated at $31.87 per hour.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Table Games Dealing
• Cashiering
• Gaming Machine Attending

About you

The following requirements will set you up for success in this role:

• Minimum 3-years' experience as a Table Games Dealer or Casino-based cashier
• Must obtain a Certificate of Approval through the Department of Internal Affairs
• Sensitive to other people's needs, able to show concern and empathy even in difficult situations.
• Ability to interact with a wide range of people and confidence to build relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Be aged 20 years or older due to licencing requirements

You'll enjoy the benefits that SkyCity has to offer as well as the benefit of working alongside a great team. If this sounds like you apply now!

The career opportunities we have at SkyCity are so diverse, and so are we. We don't just accept differences, we celebrate and support them. We recruit based on capability and performance - regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, race, national origin, age, educational background, disability or religious beliefs.

We are looking for a dynamic BTech/BSc Qualified Engineer with exceptional verbal & interpersonal skills, thorough knowledge of commercial terms, and background experience in water and wastewater treatment & advanced treatment processes (i.e. ultra-filtration, reverse osmosis processes, filtration, biological treatment etc.) to take on the key role of Tender Engineer – to develop, prepare and co-ordinate the submission of tenders, proposals and quotations.

Summary of Role Responsibilities:

• Interpret & implement client requirements and specifications.
• Develop accurate financial & commercial models to determine competitive and viable pricing structures for all projects.
• Prepare competitive tenders to win projects whilst enabling the execution team to ensure efficient plant operation, preventative and corrective maintenance, and achieving improvement of financial objectives.
• Work closely with the services execution divisions to determine competitive life cycle costs where on-site services are combined with the EPC of new water treatment plants.
• Assist services management to establish and improve systems and procedures for effective service delivery including plant design, operation and maintenance.
• Process design development through careful selection of process treatment technologies, providing cost-effective solutions whilst ensuring technical compliance with client requirements.
• Assist with the commissioning of new water treatment plants which includes operating and maintenance contracts.
• Assist with site establishment, commencement and initial monitoring of new on-site service projects.
• Preparation of technical specifications of equipment for request for quotations.
• Technical assistance – ie clarifications with clients & evaluation of vendor proposals.
• Preparation of engineering design deliverables for tenders & studies for example, technical & process descriptions, PFDs, PIDs, datasheets, etc.
• Participating in HAZOP/HAZAN studies, value engineering exercises and design reviews if required.

• BSc/BTech Engineering qualification.
• Previous work experience in the water & wastewater treatment industry.
• Experience in advanced treatment processes (i.e. ultra-filtration, reverse osmosis processes, filtration, biological treatment etc.).
• Must be able to understand and speak Afrikaans.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of commercial terms.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Market related based on experience.

We are looking for a dynamic BTech/BSc Qualified Engineer with exceptional verbal & interpersonal skills, thorough knowledge of commercial terms, and background experience in water and wastewater treatment & advanced treatment processes (i.e. ultra-filtration, reverse osmosis processes, filtration, biological treatment etc.) to take on the key role of Tender Engineer – to develop, prepare and co-ordinate the submission of tenders, proposals and quotations.

Summary of Role Responsibilities:

• Interpret & implement client requirements and specifications.
• Develop accurate financial & commercial models to determine competitive and viable pricing structures for all projects.
• Prepare competitive tenders to win projects whilst enabling the execution team to ensure efficient plant operation, preventative and corrective maintenance, and achieving improvement of financial objectives.
• Work closely with the services execution divisions to determine competitive life cycle costs where on-site services are combined with the EPC of new water treatment plants.
• Assist services management to establish and improve systems and procedures for effective service delivery including plant design, operation and maintenance.
• Process design development through careful selection of process treatment technologies, providing cost-effective solutions whilst ensuring technical compliance with client requirements.
• Assist with the commissioning of new water treatment plants which includes operating and maintenance contracts.
• Assist with site establishment, commencement and initial monitoring of new on-site service projects.
• Preparation of technical specifications of equipment for request for quotations.
• Technical assistance – ie clarifications with clients & evaluation of vendor proposals.
• Preparation of engineering design deliverables for tenders & studies for example, technical & process descriptions, PFDs, PIDs, datasheets, etc.
• Participating in HAZOP/HAZAN studies, value engineering exercises and design reviews if required.

• BSc/BTech Engineering qualification.
• Previous work experience in the water & wastewater treatment industry.
• Experience in advanced treatment processes (i.e. ultra-filtration, reverse osmosis processes, filtration, biological treatment etc.).
• Must be able to understand and speak Afrikaans.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of commercial terms.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Market related based on experience.